20120218:
This Cappuccino Stout has a good and detectable cappuccino taste. In comparison, the chocolate notes typical of a stout are harder to detect. My previous two drinks, a
Flying Dog Black Lager with Cherries and a
Flying Dog Gonzo Imperial Porter,* have definitely affected my mind." 8:23 PM ET
I like this beer. However, I like the
Flying Dog Black Lager with Cherries more. 8:40 PM ET
*[20200113: I originally listed the
Heavy Seas Black Cannon as one of my previous drinks. However, I believe I have made an error.]
[20120426][20200113 Edit]
20120429:
"Bottle. This beer has a lovely cappuccino smell. There's a coffee taste. It's a great beer. I don't know why I didn't say or mention such." 12:51 AM
Not related to the beer, I had my first ever Zebra Cake (Little Debbie).
"The taste has some coffee in it, but there's also tastes (and smells) standard to a stout which are distinct from the cappuccino taste (and smell). There's most certainly a coffee aftertaste. It's goooood. The sangria probably helped dull any bitterness I would have otherwise encountered." 1:16 AM
[20120607]
20150327:
Today at
Slater's 50/50 Burger I had a beer flight plus an additional sampler.
Originally wanting the
Dogfish Head 120 Minute IPA, the waitress came back and said they were out of it. As such, I decided to get the
Cappuccino Stout instead.
Color: Very dark red. 8:32PM PT
1. 2: The beer has a slight coffee smell. Before tasting it, I cleanse my palate with (ice-less) water. Giving the beer another sniff, I find the coffee smell is more pronounced. Tasting the beer, I find it has a little coffee taste with just a little bit of sweetness. Overall, the sweetness doesn't compete with the bitterness, which is similar to the bitterness of coffee served black. 8:42PM PT 3. 4.
With the spiciness from the burger in mind:
1. 2: I definitely taste the coffee flavor. 3. 4.
At this point, I wonder if I should taste these beers in a different order. 9:24PM PT
5. 4. 3. 2: The nice thing about the cappuccino stout is that it is easy going. In particular, I don't detect any bitterness (as a beer), and the beer is not strong. 5. 1. 9:49PM PT
They are as follows:
1.
Mother Earth Cali' Creamin'
2.
Lagunitas Cappuccino Stout
3.
Great Divide Yeti Imperial Stout
4.
Stone Old Guardian Barley Wine - Extra Hoppy
5.
Epic Big Bad Baptist
Lagunitas Cappuccino Stout
Relevant Links:
Cappuccino Stout (Lagunitas Website)
Cappuccino Stout | Lagunitas Brewing Company (BeerAdvocate.com)
Lagunitas Cappuccino Stout (RateBeer.com)
Website Information:
Big, Dark and Scary Imperial-esque Stout Brewed With Plenty of Dark Malts and Roast Barley And Loads of Sebastopol’s Hardcore Coffee for Deep Roasty Flavors and that Extra Krunk.
ABV: 9.2%
